The Role:

As a junior to mid-level Associate, you will handle a broad range of high-value marine asset finance, banking, and project finance transactions across key Asia-Pacific markets (Korea, PRC, Hong Kong, Singapore). You will work alongside top-tier partners on market-leading deals, with responsibilities including:

1)Drafting and negotiating financing/leasing documentation.
2)Conducting legal research and due diligence.
3)Supporting client relationship and file management.

1) To assist lawyers in handling SPA and Loan Documentation for sub sale cases

2) To assist in Loan Agreements for financing and re-financing

3) All other related conveyancing matters such as discharge of charge / receipt and reassignment, tenancy agreements

4) Raise payment voucher and invoices, follow up on payment of invoices in a timely manner

5) To liaise with clients, agents, relevant government authorities and other relevant parties

6) Monitor progress and update client files

7) Other Ad-hoc assignments as required

1)Legal Advisory & Strategy
-Provide legal counsel to Group Chairman, Board and Senior Management on contracts, regulatory matters, employment law, corporate governance, and general business operations.
-Formulate and execute Group Legal & Compliance strategy aligned with business expansion and sustainability goals.
-Advise on strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and cross-border project structures.
-Establish and lead the Legal Department, defining structure, systems, and policies.
-Ensure compliance with Malaysian legislation.
-Liaise with government authorities

2) Contract Management
-Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts with third parties, including contraction, procurement, services, commercial and logistics service agreements.

3)Business Development & Projects
-Support the Group's organic and external growth by assessing legal feasibility, preparing and negotiating pre-contracts (such as MOUs and NDAs), reviewing, drafting, and executing definitive agreements, and providing legal support for the launch and development of operations

4)Dispute Resolution & Litigation
-Oversee dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation strategies across all projects.
- Appoint and coordinate with external counsels as necessary, ensuring cost-effective and timely resolution.
-Provide proactive advice to prevent disputes and strengthen internal governance.
- Represent the company in negotiations and settlement discussions, as necessary.

5)Corporate Governance
-Lead all corporate legal matters, including overseeing company secretarial matters for Group's legal entities in collaboration with the Company Secretary, including board meetings, board resolutions, annual general meetings, dividends distribution, administrative changes and regulatory filings
-Ensure timely filings and adherence to corporate requirements under the Companies Act 2016.
-Oversee project risk management, ensuring contractual protection for the Group assets and IP.
-Support business units on bids, proposals, and procurement negotiations.

6)Regulatory, Compliance & ESG Governance
-Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act, SEDA, Suruhanjaya Tenaga, MACC Act, PDPA, and ESG governance standards.
-Develop internal compliance and ethics frameworks, including anti-bribery policies and whistleblowing mechanisms.
-Handle internal queries on regulatory requirements and compliance policies and procedures.
-Assist in developing and implementing communication strategy and compliance training programs to assist employees and increase their awareness of the latest legal and ethical standards that apply to their jobs.
-Provide relevant regulatory and compliance advisory support and disseminate any changes across the business.
-Represent the Company in engagements with regulators, authorities, and external counsel.

7)Team Leadership & Collaboration
-Lead and develop team (non-lawyers).
-Provide training and guidance to internal departments on legal matters and risks.
-Collaborate closely with operations, finance, and HR teams.
-Work on any other projects and assignments as directed from time to time.

Role Overview

We are seeking junior to mid-level corporate/ commercial contracting lawyers to join our client's growing delivery team. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including procurement contracts, tech contracts and NDAs. The role will also involve collaborating closely with their client's legal and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

1)Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including procurement, services, technology, and licensing agreements.
2)Provide input on contract risk, compliance, and regulatory considerations.
3)Liaise with client stakeholders, including legal, procurement, and business teams, to align on contract terms and delivery timelines.
4)Maintain accurate records and contribute to knowledge management and process improvement initiatives.

1) Corporate & Commercial Transactions: Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing corporate and commercial agreements, due diligence, and transaction support.

2) Regulatory Advisory: Conduct research and provide advice on regional regulatory frameworks.

3) Corporate Secretarial: Support preparation of governance documents, maintain statutory records, assist with filings, and ensure ongoing compliance and governance support.

4) Research & Knowledge Management: Perform legal research, maintain templates and precedents, and track regulatory developments.

5) Automation & Legal Tech: Assist in developing workflow automations, document templates, and technology-driven solutions for legal processes.

6) Client & Project Support: Coordinate timelines, assist with deliverables, liaise with clients and external parties, and support administrative aspects of legal projects.

-Handle corporate & commercial matters: M&A, JV, restructuring, advisory.

-Draft, review & negotiate agreements.

-Conduct due diligence for transactions.

-Advise clients on governance, compliance & regulatory issues.

-Work with cross-border teams on international deals.

-Communicate directly with clients & help drive solutions.

a) Handle SME, business and commercial loan files from opening to loan release

b) Prepare, draft and review banking and financing documents

c) Liaise with bankers, clients and internal legal teams

d) Coordinate stamping, adjudication, searches and submissions

e) Track progress and ensure timely completion of files

f) Maintain accurate filing and document tracking

g) Assist senior associates on urgent matters when required

1. Communicating with our client to understand client's requirements on the job order.
2. Writing job vacancies descriptions and requirements as well as posting to relevant job portal and social media platforms.
3. Sourcing and screening candidate profiles to ensure candidate has the right fit for the job.
4. Conducting interviews.
5. Sharing most suitable profiles of candidate to client within committed timeline
6. Keeping track and stay close with shortlisted candidate and client throughout recruitment process till candidate is successfully placed.
7. Ensuring good client and candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
8. Attaining or overachieve quarterly and annual sales target assigned by the management.
9. Meeting with clients or candidates to build relationship and to stay abreast of relevant industrial updates.

Key Responsibilities
-Lead and manage transactional legal work, including drafting and reviewing complex contracts and agreements.
-Provide legal support and guidance on M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and contract negotiations.
-Oversee project management to ensure timely and successful completion of legal transactions.
-Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and external counsel to advise on legal strategies and compliance.
-Offer insight and guidance on Fintech and TMT regulatory issues, particularly in relation to emerging technologies and digital assets.

- Provide broad legal support for business activities across Southeast Asia, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating legal documentation

- Advise and lead on day-to-day legal matters affecting the business

- Support and champion compliance with internal policies, external laws, and statutory requirements

- Prepare, maintain, and update precedent legal documentation

- Monitor legislation and regulatory developments relevant to the company's operations and products

- Interpret regulations and policies and provide recommendations to internal stakeholders

- Identify opportunities to enhance legal frameworks and promote consistency in legal approaches across the organisation